PHT’s Morning Skate takes a look around the world of hockey to see what’s happening and what we’ll be talking about around the NHL world and beyond.

The Los Angeles Kings have signed 23-year-old goaltender Martin Jones to a two-year contract. (Kings.nhl.com)

Alex Ovechkin doesn’t think the bigger ice surface in the 2014 Winter Olympics will be an advantage for Team Russia. He also talked about the pressure that will be on the Russian players. (CSN Washington)

I’m not sure it will help Joe Thornton or Brent Burns to have someone toss the puck to the goaltenders glove as soon as he crosses the blueline. Tyler Kennedy is NOT a top 6, for that reason. Bylsma tried it at least once a year and he just can’t do it.